TV series

Running Wild

1987–1989 · 2 seasons

A gentle, nostalgic sitcom that ambles through midlife regrets with mild laughs and a warm heart.

Overview: Sitcom about male mid-life crises. Max Wild longs to return to his 1950s Teddy Boy youth - but after living the life again, soon wants to return home.
How it feels: Light, satirical, warm and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Identity, family, aging, parenthood
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
aging
parenthood
rebellion
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild